Bhubaneswar (Metro Rail News): A major development has been waiting for Bhubaneswar Metro as 3 firms have submitted bids for Phase 1’s rolling stock contract to supply 39 standard gauge coaches (13 train sets) under Package BRS1.
Bidding Process of Bhubaneswar Metro’s Rolling Stock Contract
In July 2024, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ( DMRC) invited bids for the rolling stock contract with an estimated cost of Rs. 509.68 Crores with a 3-year deadline. Furthermore, the technical bids were opened on 6 December for the contract.
BRS1 Bidders
- Alstom Transport India Ltd.
- BEML Ltd.
- Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for the Design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 13 trainsets ( 39 coaches) for the Bhubaneswar Metro Project.
The contract is expected to be funded by domestic market borrowing and/or bilateral funding agencies.
Contract Requirements:
Train Design
Preliminary Design Completion: Within 18 weeks (4 months) of the contract commencement date.
Final Design Completion: Within 46 weeks (10 months) of the contract commencement date.
Delivery of Trains
Prototype Train-Set Delivery: To be delivered within 102 weeks (2 years) to the Phulapokhari Depot.
Next 4 Trains: To be delivered within 137 weeks from the contract commencement date.
Subsequent 4 Trains: To be delivered within 145 weeks from the contract commencement date.
Final 4 Trains: To be delivered within 154 weeks from the contract commencement date.
Train Specifications
The 13 train sets will operate on the Bhubaneswar Metro Blue Line spanning 26 km from Biju Patnaik Airport to Trisulia Square through 20 elevated stations.
The 13 trainsets (39 coaches) will be operated in a 3-coach configuration DMC+TC+DMC.
- DMC: Driver Motor Coach
- TC: Trailer Coach
The new train sets for the Bhubaneswar metro will be designed with Grade of Automation-2 (GoA2) and will be able to accommodate 972 passengers.
Aligning with the Make In India Initiative
In this contract, DMRC has mandated adherence to the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Make in India) initiative.
Offshore Manufacturing Limit: A maximum of 9 coaches (3 trains) can be manufactured in an offshore factory outside India.
Local Manufacturing Requirement: The remaining coaches must be manufactured within India.
Contractor’s Compliance: Contractors must establish local manufacturing facilities, either independently or in collaboration with an Indian partner.
Further Details
The bids submitted by 3 firms have now been sent for technical evaluation. After the completion of the technical evaluation, the financial bids will be opened to reveal the lowest bidder for the contract.
